Corporate Social Responsibility Intern, Spring 2027

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Job summary

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is offering a full-time, six-month CSR internship in Orlando, FL, running January 2027 through June 2027. Interns must be enrolled in a college program, 18+ with unrestricted work authorization, and ready to support cause-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities include researching issues, collaborating with nonprofits, planning Disney VoluntEARS events, and delivering the CSR narrative to boost awareness, with some housing support and weekday availability in the

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree and taking at least one class.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Background or education in youth education programming or nonprofit causes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and track issues relevant to Walt Disney World through research and analysis.
• Work with community nonprofits to understand challenges and barriers.
• Plan, support, and execute Disney VoluntEARS campaigns and drives.
• Tell the CSR story in a creative, relevant way to raise awareness of supported causes.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and ensure compliance with data privacy policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Volunteer experience

Education

Nonprofit Management / Education / Communications major

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

MAC OS

Job description

About the Role

“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before‑seen! The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team is part of the Public Affairs division at Walt Disney World® Resort and collaborates with internal partners across the company to address the most critical needs in our communities. We create magic inside our parks by granting wishes to critically ill children and their families. We also extend the magic of Disney into our communities through volunteering and making significant financial and non‑financial investments in causes that make a difference every day in the lives of those around us.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the identification and tracking of issues relevant to Walt Disney World through research and analysis.
• Work with community nonprofits to better understand their challenges and barriers.
• Support internal processes to help bridge gaps in community needs through unique Disney resources.
• Work with internal and external partners to plan, support, and execute special events, Disney VoluntEARS, campaigns, and drives.
• Tell the Disney CSR story in a creative, relevant way to strengthen our reputation and raise awareness of the causes we support.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism, ensuring compliance with company policies and data privacy regulations.
• Additional project work as assigned by External Affairs leadership.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, from January 2027 through June 2027.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Qualifications

• A self‑motivated, creative thinker with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute with excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work well with diverse groups, synthesizing various points of view that lead to consensus and influence decision‑making.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 and/or MAC OS environment.
• It Would Also Be Great If You Have Involvement in volunteering or supporting nonprofit causes.
• Background or education in youth education programming.
• Previous writing experience in a professional setting.
• Understanding of emerging and current issues.
• Strong creative skills with demonstrated ability to design and develop collateral and presentations.
• Education: Junior or Senior year preferred; Pursuing a degree in Nonprofit Management, Education, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related major.

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027. Fully available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone, with possible weekends or shifts that are outside of these hours for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week. Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area. Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work. Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines. We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida‑based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.